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| The brick-lined walkway that leads to the Hillmers’ front door feels like the start of a story, and in many ways, it is. Andy, a Knoxville native from the Bearden area, and Veazey, originally from Oxford, Mississippi, met during their senior year at Ole Miss. After graduation, Veazey followed Andy back to East Tennessee, where they planted roots, raised their two children and built a life together. The Hillmers have lived in their Riverbend home since the fall of 2016. |
4/2/2025 |
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3/7/2025 |
| Joe Fielden, Jr. and Blaise Burch are steeped in construction know-how, both by environment as well as by trade. Growing up with Joe Fielden, Sr. as CEO of J.A. Fielden, grandfather and great-grandfather having made a living out of home building, Joe Jr. quips, “There’s not much choice in what to do.” |
3/5/2025 |
| As spring approaches and the days grow longer, to elevate your outdoor living spaces. Whether you’re drawn to waterside retreats, vibrant gardens or dining alfresco, the outdoor areas of your home offer endless possibilities for relaxation, entertainment and rejuvenation. |
3/5/2025 |
| Nearly seven years ago, when my husband and I began searching for the perfect home for our growing family, we had a clear vision of finding a place where our children could grow, where we could create memories and where we could become part of a close-knit community. We didn’t just want a house, we wanted a home in a neighborhood that would offer lasting relationships and a sense of belonging. Our children quickly forged friendships, and my husband and I did too. |
3/4/2025 |
| The Balloon Garden celebrated their move and expansion to a new location on January 24th. Now located at 5607 Kingston Pike between Est8te and The Happy Envelope, they are open Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:30 and Saturday 10:00-4:00. You can reserve a date in person or online, and they welcome reservations months ahead or same day orders. |
3/4/2025 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee’s annual “Pack the Bag” campaign has once again made a significant impact, raising enough funds from the public to provide more than 136,000 bags of kid-friendly foods to children across the region in nearly 300 public schools and programs. Through Food for Kids, more than 15,000 students across the food bank’s 18-county service area receive a weekly bag filled with nutritious foods to help them through the weekend. |
3/4/2025 |
| SmartBank is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Honeycutt to DivisionPresident, effective immediately. In this new role, Honeycutt will manage operations in theTennessee market, encompassing 12 diverse counties and serving a client base through a network of 24 branches. The Tennessee market boasts a significant portfolio of $2.2 billion in loans and $2.7 billion in deposits. |
3/4/2025 |
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2/6/2025 |
| As we turn the page into February, I am thrilled to officially begin my second year as editor of VIP Knoxville Magazine. This milestone is incredibly meaningful to me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue crafting a publication that resonates with our wonderful community. |
2/3/2025 |
| Local freelance content and copywriter Carrie McConkey of Carrie M. Creative was recently interviewed on a podcast tailored toward mid-career small business owners in creative fields. Cohosts Pat Dobie and James Buchanan spoke with McConkey about her upcoming faith based nonfiction book about coping with entrepreneurial anxiety. |
2/3/2025 |
| On Giving Tuesday, December 3, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont reached a remarkable milestone, raising over $84,000 from nearly 120 donors across the region. This achievement sets a new Giving Tuesday record for the organization, surpassing last year’s total by $10,000. |
2/3/2025 |
| For Nora Messing and her circle of friends, the holidays are about more than just delicious treats. For the past 20 years, they’ve gathered around a table brimming with the aromas of sugar and spice to celebrate their annual holiday cookie swap, a tradition that has grown into a cherished ritual of connection and giving back. |
2/3/2025 |
Meet Mike Connor. He’s a Fountain City native, married to his high school sweetheart, Carol and a grandfather of seven.
He also knows his way around the kitchen. His love of the restaurant life started when he, along with several of his Lambda Chi brothers, were hired to wait tables at the Jolly Ox in Knoxville. |
2/3/2025 |
| Jordan and her husband Cullen made their way to East Tennessee at an unlikely time during the pandemic. As the Founder and CEO of Barefaced skincare, Jordan’s career affords her the flexibility to live in different parts of the country, and after living in bigger cities from Atlanta to Charleston, the Harper family love living in Knoxville in their Sequoyah Hills home. |
2/3/2025 |